Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – The Promised Day (2022)

About this game

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the phenomenal series, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, comes a board game based on the beloved anime FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BROTHERHOOD. In this cooperative board game, players take on the roles of some of the series’ most iconic characters, while working together to take down the creeping mannequin soldiers and dreadful homunculi and complete the Reverse Transmutation Circle. Take on the challenge solo or with a group of 2 to 4 players. The difficulty can be changed between Novice, Hard, and Ultimate – the last being a true test of strategy and skill. “The Promised Day” in Central has arrived. Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist, and his allies aim to activate the Reverse Transmutation Circle to counter the homunculus’ Countrywide Transmutation circle. Do you have what it takes to stop Father’s ambitions? —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 4. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 13 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.